Category Archives: Canada

Out-of-province aid coming for B.C. as wildfire risk increases due to the heat
VANCOUVER - A hot, dry forecast for the long weekend has prompted the BC Wildfire Service to warn residents of the high potential for evacuation orders, a day after announcing out-of-province firefigh...
Aug 04, 2018

Trudeau dogged by pipeline protesters as he visits B.C. forestry centre and markets
Justin Trudeau mingled with hundreds of friendly people at two family-focused events on Vancouver Island, but the prime minister was also reminded of the strong opposition his government faces over th...
Aug 04, 2018

Foreign affairs minister 'very keen' to quickly wrap up NAFTA negotiations
HONG KONG - Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister says she’s “very keen” to wrap up NAFTA renegotiations after sitting out the last round of talks between the U.S. and Mexico. Chry...
Aug 04, 2018

Nova Scotia and Toronto mass choirs come together in song on Saturday
HALIFAX - Two award-winning Canadian gospel choirs wowed unsuspecting pedestrians on a busy waterfront Saturday morning with a surprise performance, signifying a cross-country harmony between the two ...
Aug 04, 2018

Conservation group urges Canadians not to spread invasive species
TORONTO - As many Canadians head out to enjoy nature this summer, a conservation group is encouraging them not to take invasive species with them. The Nature Conservancy of Canada says activities such...
Aug 04, 2018

Top 10 invasive species spread by summer recreational activity in Canada
TORONTO - A list of the top 10 invasive species spread through summer recreational activities in Canada. Spotted knapweed: This aggressive invasive plant invades prairies, meadows and open woods. It c...
Aug 04, 2018

Man dead following tornado that ripped through Manitoba community Friday
ALONSA, Man. - A man has died after a tornado touched down west of Lake Manitoba on Friday night and tore at least one home off its foundation, officials said Saturday. An RCMP spokesman said the 77-y...
Aug 04, 2018
Change in weather could stoke dozens of northeast Ont. fires
There is concern that a change in the weather today could stoke the dozens of wildfires raging across northeastern Ontario. The province’s Ministry of Natural Resources says high humidity on Fri...
Aug 04, 2018

THC-containing cannabis oil shows promise for treating Dravet syndrome epilepsy
Toronto researchers have determined what dosage of a specially formulated cannabis oil is safe and can be tolerated by children with Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic form of epilepsy that causes lifelo...
Aug 03, 2018

How Drake fuelled another viral dance sensation with his new single
TORONTO - When Drake released his hyped album “Scorpion” a month ago nobody was talking about jumping from moving vehicles to celebrate its songs. But over the past several weeks the Toron...
Aug 03, 2018